Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW)vsOrthopediatrics Corp (KIDS)
EW
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
$84.37
-2.77%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.99B
KIDS
Orthopediatrics Corp
$22.06
+2.32%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $595.30M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Edwards Lifesciences Corp generates 2477% more annual revenue ($6.51B vs $252.72M). EW leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs -15.7%. EW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
EW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
KIDS
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.9%
Fair Value
$254.99
Current Price
$84.37
$170.62 discount
Margin of Safety
+72.0%
Fair Value
$61.56
Current Price
$22.06
$39.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 29.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 25.4%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -11.6% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EW
The strongest argument for EW centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.4% and operating margin at 29.8%. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : KIDS
The strongest argument for KIDS centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EW
The primary concerns for EW are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 51.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KIDS
The primary concerns for KIDS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EW profiles as a mature stock while KIDS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KIDS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
KIDS is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
EW generates stronger free cash flow (585M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EW scores higher overall (55/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 13.6% revenue growth. KIDS offers better value entry with a 72.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Edwards Lifesciences Corp
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
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HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
OrthoPediatrics Corp. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana.
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